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Opinion | #BLM provides momentum for #EndSARS

By Ajani Powell, For The Pitt News • October 30, 2020

Police brutality is not just an American problem, it is a frequent set of incidents that result from those in authoritative positions abusing their power.

Opinion | Gen Z’s eco-anxiety is our best chance at reversing climate change

By Dalia Maeroff, Staff Columnist • October 29, 2020

Gen Z can be key in helping reverse the effects of climate change.

Opinion | Democrats — vote, donate, volunteer

By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist • October 27, 2020

In this last week before the Nov. 3 election, Democratic voters must do their best to donate and organize for Democratic candidates.

Opinion | Instructors, cancel class on Election Day

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • October 27, 2020

It’s not really anybody’s place — or business — to decide what some else’s voting barriers might look like.

Opinion | Election Day should be a national holiday

By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist • October 27, 2020

If Election Day were a national holiday, it would help to guarantee that everyone has an equal opportunity to make it to the polls and cast their ballot.

Opinion | Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions is a huge win for queer Catholics

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • October 25, 2020

Pope Francis’ call to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals are “legally covered” by civil union laws is a tangible, meaningful gesture.

Opinion | ‘Saturday Night Live’ is in decline

By Rachel Soloff, Staff Columnist • October 25, 2020

Long-running sketch show “SNL” relies too heavily on its celebrity guest stars and less on the writing and the cast.

Opinion | Support your local record stores

By Rachel Soloff, Staff Columnist • October 22, 2020

October 24th is Record Store Day.

Opinion | PWI homecoming has nothing on HBCU homecomings

By Ajani Powell, For The Pitt News • October 20, 2020

Homecoming at HBCUs welcomes back those who have completed their ancestors' wildest dreams and gives motivation to those still on their journey.

Opinion | Gender-inclusive homecoming awards are a step in the right direction

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • October 20, 2020

By dropping the dated titles of homecoming king and queen and instead crowning two Spirit of Pitt Award winners, Pitt’s SAA has made a tangible step towards a truly inclusive future at the University.